Doris T. Huang
April 29, 1941 - June 29, 2019
Doris T. Huang, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Springfield. Doris was born on April 29, 1941, in Taiwan, the daughter Qing Biao Tsai and Tze Wu. She married Thomas Huang in 1962 in Taiwan. Doris graduated from Tainan Normal High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Geology from National Taiwan Normal University and her master’s degree in Education from National Tokyo University. She began teaching Geology at TaiShan High School in Taiwan and after moving to the U.S., she and her husband owned and operated two restaurants – China Gate and McShane’s. Doris later was employed with the Illinois State Police as a computer programmer until her retirement in 1998. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing the piano, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Doris is survived by her husband, Thomas Huang of Springfield; sons, Jack (wife, Yu Tang) Hwang of Austin, TX and Tom (wife, Amy) Hwang of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Samantha, Sofia, Thomas, Kevin, and 2LT Shauna Hwang USAF; siblings, George (wife, Sandy) Tsai, James Tsai, Frank (wife, Emily) Tsai, and Tony (wife, Xiang-Lan) Tsai; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center-Chatham after ceremonies. Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Butler Funeral Home-Chatham, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.
Doris T. Huang, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Springfield. Doris was born on April 29, 1941, in Taiwan, the daughter Qing Biao Tsai and Tze Wu. She married Thomas Huang in 1962 in Taiwan. Doris... View Obituary & Service Information